Jake Lara

Jake Lara

I’ve been watching films since the first time I saw a movie.

Favorite films

  • Steve Jobs
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Joker: Folie à Deux
  • We Live in Time

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  • It's a Wonderful Life

    ★★★★

  • Arcane: Bridging the Rift

    ★★★★

  • We Live in Time

    ★★★

  • Joker: Folie à Deux

    ★★★½

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  • It's a Wonderful Life

    It's a Wonderful Life

    ★★★★

    “Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?”
    - Clarence

    ”All you can take with you is that which you've given away.”
    - Pa Bailey

    I don’t know about you, but when I watch one of these old 40’s, 50’s, or 60’s movies, I feel a great sense of genuine encouragement. Here is a movie about a man who wants to commit suicide because his life…

  • Arcane: Bridging the Rift

    Arcane: Bridging the Rift

    ★★★★

    *SPOILERS FOR ARCANE SEASON 2*
    (Also yes I’m using this film as my place to write my thoughts on the animated series “Arcane.”

    “There is no prize to perfection, only an end to pursuit.”
    - Viktor

    ”Sometimes taking a leap forward means leaving a few things behind.”
    - Ekko

    “Still don’t get it, huh, sis? I’m always with you, even when we’re worlds apart.”
    - Jinx

    “Why does anyone commit acts others deem unspeakable? For love.”
    - Singed

    “There is…

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  • The Last Samurai

    The Last Samurai

    ★★★★½

    “They say Japan was made by a sword. They say the old gods dipped a coral blade into the ocean, and when they pulled it out four perfect drops fell back into the sea, and those drops became the islands of Japan. I say, Japan was made by a handful of brave men. Warriors, willing to give their lives for what seems to have become a forgotten word: honor.”
    - Simon Graham



    An absolutely brilliant film. One that deserves high…

  • Anyone But You

    Anyone But You

    ★★½

    “OMG you’re hot girl fit.”
    - Bea
    “I am not hot girl fit!”
    - Ben

    You know the phrase “it ain’t half bad?” Well this movie is half bad. But only half.

    It’s the typical Netflix over-the-top romcom tropes we’re use to, and yes leavened in between them is a somewhat cute love story.

    It’s not the best romcom, and certainly not on my top 10 list, but for what it’s worth I think it was pretty alright. It gave…

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